1997 Kawasaki ZX Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other ZX Series years
- Not enough data 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1997 Kawasaki ZX Series. That ranks 3rd out of 5 ZX Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Kawasaki ZX Series problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1997 Kawasaki ZX Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Kawasaki ZX Series.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving 45-50 mph in a curve brakes locked up, vehicle skidded sideways and fell. Consumer stated that brakes after being engaged did not disengage all the way. *ak *slc
Other Kawasaki ZX Series years
← 1996 ZX Series · 1998 ZX Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 ZX Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 ZX Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 ZX Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 ZX Series | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Kawasaki ZX Series?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, suspension problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Kawasaki ZX Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Kawasaki ZX Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ZX Series model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.